PO Box 3280
Little Rock, AR 72203
Ph: (501)375-1104
Fax: (501)375-4236
E-mail: alegion@swbell.net
URL: http://www.arklegion.homestead.com

American Legion Department of Arkansas Coudret Scholarship Award

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)

Purpose: Must be child, grandchild, or great-grandchild of American Legionnaire in good standing for two years. Two-year requirement is waived for Desert Storm and deceased veterans. One-time award for graduating Arkansas high school seniors. Qualif.: Applicant must be: 16-24 years old. High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 4. Minimum award amount: $500. Maximum award amount: $1000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 4 scholarship(s), totalling $4,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; autobiography; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); photograph. Deadline: 3/15. Contact: William C. Winchell, Department Adjutant, 501-375-1104, alegion@swbell.net.

American Legion Department of Arkansas Oratorical Contest

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)

Purpose: Oratorical contest open to students in 9th-12th grades of any accredited Arkansas high school. Begins with finalists at the post level and proceeds through area and district levels to national contest. Qualif.: High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 4. Minimum award amount: $2550. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 4 scholarship(s), totalling $2,550. To Apply: Required: application form; reference(s); entry in a contest; photograph. Deadline: 3/15. Contact: William C. Winchell, Department Adjutant, 501-375-1104, alegion@swbell.net.

American Legion Department of Arkansas Past Department Commander Scholarship

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)

Purpose: Nonrenewable scholarship for rising college freshmen under 21 years of age. For child, grandchild or great-grandchild of an American Legionnaire, living or deceased. Qualif.: Applicant must be: 16-20 years old. High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling $500. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; autobiography; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); photograph. Deadline: 3/15. Contact: William C. Winchell, Department Adjutant, 501-375-1104, alegion@swbell.net.